Overview
The Caterpillar 160M is a motor grader listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include fuel capacity of 105.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 16.9 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 160M against similar motor grader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Std Operation Weight - Total
35,060
lb
Max Power
213
hp
Moldboard Width
14
ft
Overall Length
28.58
ft
Full Specifications
55 specs
Dimensions
Blade Base
8.56 in / 217 mm
Front Ground Clearance
1.96 ft / 0.60 m
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
10.80 ft / 3.29 m
Overall Length
28.58 ft / 8.71 m
Rear Ground Clearance
1.13 ft / 0.34 m
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
5 ft / 1.52 m
Wheelbase
20.08 ft / 6.12 m
Width Over Tires
8.17 ft / 2.49 m
Engine
Articulation Angle
20 deg
Blade Pull At Max Weight
32,904 lb / 14,925 kg
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
1.80 gal / 6.8 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.60 gal / 40.1 L
Displacement
537 cu in / 8.8 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C9 ACERT VHP
Fuel Capacity
105 gal / 397.5 L
Ground Clearance
2 ft / 0.61 m
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
16.90 gal / 64.0 L
Max Depth Of Cut
29.50 ft / 8.99 m
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
18,478 lb / 8,381 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
34,317 lb / 15,566 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total
52,795 lb / 23,947 kg
Max Power
213 hp / 158.8 kW
Max Speed - Forward
29.50 mph / 47.5 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
23.30 mph / 37.5 km/h
Moldboard Height
27 in / 686 mm
Moldboard Thickness
1 in / 25 mm
Moldboard Width
14 ft / 4.27 m
Net Power Gears 7-8
213 hp / 158.8 kW
Net Torque Gears 7-8
912 lb-ft / 1,237 Nm
Number Of Gears - Forward
8
Number Of Gears - Reverse
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Oscillation - Total
32 deg
Power Measured @
2,000 rpm
Pump Flow
55.70 gal/min / 210.8 L/min
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
17.20 gal / 65.1 L
Relief Valve Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Side Shift Left
32.30 in / 820 mm
Side Shift Right
37.40 in / 950 mm
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
9,677 lb / 4,389 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
25,383 lb / 11,514 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total
35,060 lb / 15,903 kg
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
21.10 gal / 79.9 L
Torque Measured @
2,000 rpm
Turning Radius
25 ft / 7.62 m
Wheel Lean
18 deg
Hydraulics
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 deg
Blade Tip Angle - Rear
5 deg
Diameter
61.10 in / 1,552 mm
Max Lift Above Ground
17.80 in / 452 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
82.30 ft / 25.09 m
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
89.70 ft / 27.34 m
Shift Left
27.40 in / 696 mm
Shift Right
28.70 in / 729 mm
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